Careers

The Town of Renfrew is currently inviting applications for the position of Volunteer Firefighter. Volunteer firefighting offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to serve and support our community. We are seeking dedicated individuals who are interested in contributing their time and skills to this vital public service role. Applicants must live and work within reasonable proximity to Renfrew to ensure an effective response time and be available to meet turnout requirements. Under the established chain of command, the Volunteer Firefighter reports to and operates under the general direction and supervision of a Fire Captain, Acting Captain, or the Fire Chief. We encourage qualified and community-minded individuals to consider applying for this important role.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The general duties and responsibilities for the position of Volunteer Firefighter include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Perform fire ground operations in a safe and proficient manner.
• Respond to various emergencies including but not limited to fire alarm activations and structure fires.
• Required to work within the Incident Management Structure, adhering to orders and direction.
• Responsible for basic knowledge and the safe use of departmental equipment.
• Attend regularly scheduled training sessions.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Fire Chief or Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a strong desire to serve the community.
• Must have a clean driver's abstract.
• Obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including Vulnerable Sector, at time of employment.
• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma.
• NFPA 1001 Level I & II certification OR equivalent will be considered an asset.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) with clear, precise communication skills in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work under extreme mental and physical stress is required.
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume, stating:

“Town of Renfrew #26.15 Volunteer Firefighter” by 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 27th, 2026, to:

Town of Renfrew, Attn:Compensation/HR Specialist
127 Raglan Street South
Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8
EMAIL: hr@renfrew.ca (in MS Word or pdf format)

The Township of Greater Madawaska is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill a full-time permanent position as the Finance/Reception Clerk. This position will report directly to the Treasurer-Deputy CAO and provide effective and efficient support to the Administrative Office. Primary responsibilities include receptionist duties such as typing, filing, answering telephone inquiries or transferring calls to appropriate staff, and ensuring office supplies are ordered and kept replenished. Responsible for cash receipting duties and accounts payable processing.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Post Secondary Secretarial or Office Administration diploma with high efficiency in word processing, or equivalent receptionist experience.
• Computer experience is essential.
• Strong ability to learn new systems, procedures, and policies quickly.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in both fast-paced, high-volume environments and slower, detail-focused settings.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks as demands change
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Approximately 1-year progressive office administration experience, ideally including reception

The salary range for this position is $45,846 to $53,945 based on a 35-hour work week (8:30am – 4:00pm), includes mandatory OMERS participation, optional health and dental benefits and opportunity for a flex time schedule.

Please submit your resume quoting “Finance/Reception Clerk” by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, to:

Jessica Schroeder
Finance and Human Resources Administrator
Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska
19 Parnell Street, P.O. Box 180
Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0
Fax: 613-752-2617
Email: hr@greatermadawaska.com

The Township of Greater Madawaska is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Township will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Township of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.